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1 2 IF YOUR PASSION IS... FISHING4-9 ATTRACTIONS & OUTFITTERS 10-14 BIRDING15-18 FESTIVALS19-26 GOLFING25-29 OUTDOOR RECREATION 30-35 PARKS & CAMPING 36-40 TOURS41-44 WATER ACTIVITIES 45-47 LISTING INDEX BY REGION 48-51 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide is arranged by the catergories above then color coded by regions of the state. You will find a map describing the regional colors below and a more detailed map on page 26-27. Each region of the state is given its own color on the map and in the directory. www.LTPA.org 3 Fishing CATCH YOUR SUPPER Louisiana has long been known as a fisherman’s heaven, from bass fishing on Toledo Bend to saltwater fishing off the coast. The state is literally chock full of lakes, bayous, streams and wetlands all teaming with crappie, bream, bass and catfish – to name a few. Charter fishing is available along the coast, offering excursions into Gulf waters of redfish, specs, black drum, flounder and much more. Visitors may also bring their own boats and enjoy South Louisiana’s many marinas and boat launches, then enjoy accommodations specifically tailored to fishermen. BIG LAKE, BIG FISH! 62 LUNKERS OVER 10 LBS. IN ONE YEAR ToledoBendLakeCountry.com 1-800-358-7802 4 BASS PRO HOMER HUMPHREYS Webster Parish/Minden 318-371-2020 www.homerhumphreys.com Fish with the winner of the Louisiana 2002 CITGO BASSMASTER Louisiana Open. Currently featured on Sportsman’s Paradise TV and the Paradise Louisiana Network, Homer has fished in 56 BASSMASTER tournaments. LAKE D’ARBONNE FISHING Union Parish Tourist Center 318-285-9333 • 888-245-7145 www.tourunionparish.org unionparishtorist@att.net For reservations call 888-677-5200. ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE AREA FISHING 707 Second Street Alexandria, LA 71301 800-551-9546 www.AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com Whether you prefer a cane pole or a rod and reel, come see what you can catch in the Heart of Louisiana. Offering cypress-studded lakes, moss-draped bayous, rolling rivers and cold water creeks. TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY FISHING 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com The 186,000 acre Toledo Bend Lake is one of the renowned fishing draws in the South because of its abundant largemouth bass, crappie, stripers, white bass, and catfish. Largemouth bass recorded range up to 15.32 lbs. Over 35 guides available. 5 BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA FISHING RODEOS & CHARTER FISHING Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com Fishing rodeos offer the angler the opportunity to experience the thrill of competition for that trophy fish.Year-round world-class charter fishing has something for everyone -saltwater/coastal, offshore/bluewater, marsh/brackish water. BIG LAKE GUIDE SERVICE Captains Jeff & Mary Poe 150 Junius Granger Rd • Lake Charles 70607 337-598-3268 • 337-598-4499 Fax www.biglakeguideservice.com Big Lake Guide Service is one of the oldest full service outfitters in Southwest Louisiana and has been in operation since 1985. It is owned and operated by Captains Jeff & Mary Poe, renowned “Trout Masters”. Offering light tackle saltwater fishing on Calcasieu Lake, surrounding marshes and coastal gulf waters for speckled trout, redfish and flounders. In addition to fishing they also offer exceptional duck hunts in a fresh water marsh during the season, lodging on Calcasieu Lake and fine cajun meals. BIG LAKE, BIG CATCHES 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/fish Whether you prefer fresh or saltwater, bountiful waters or high limits, our excellent charter captains will make sure you reel in your limit while passing a good time in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana. CAJUN COAST FISHING Morgan City, LA 70381 800-256-2931 • 985-380-8224 www.cajuncoast.com The Cajun Coast offers great fishing opportunities throughout the year. The Atchafalaya Basin provides excellent freshwater fishing for bass or bream while saltwater fishing is available on inside waters and offshore including speckled trout and redfish. 6 HENDERSON GATEWAY TO THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN Interstate 10, Exit 115 888-565-5939 www.cajuncountry.org Sac-a-lait (white perch), Bream (bluegill) and Blue Channel Catfish. Landings along Lake Henderson offer boat docking, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, airboat tours and more! Henderson is also home to world famous seafood restaurants. Hotels, Cabins and Campgrounds are also available. Turn your next vacation into an outdoor adventure in Jefferson Parish. Whether it’s a deep water fishing excursion, hiking nature trails or a camping trip, we have the right adventure for all outdoor enthusiasts in Jefferson. Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. 1.877.572.7474 3 VisitJeffersonParish.com Hiking * Biking * Boating Fishing * Birding *Hunting Camping * Caving * Caching 7 HOUMA CHARTER FISHING Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-688-2732 www.houmatravel.com/do/charter-fishing Houma’s unique location on the Gulf of Mexico allows for a diverse combination of year-round fishing. Bring your own boat and launch from one of our numerous public boat launches or charter an experienced fishing guide. Visit our website for a list of guides and marinas. IBERIA PARISH FISHING Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-942-3742 www.iberiatravel.com Visit Louisiana’s HOT side New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre. Fresh water and salt water fishing opportunities include Bass, Crappie, Redfish, Flounder, Snapper and Grouper. Experienced charter fishing guides welcome you aboard. LIVINGSTON PARISH 888-317-7899 www.livingstontourism.com This is a paradise for sportsmen with over 600 miles of waterways and endless fishing and hunting opportunities. Situated between Baton Rouge and New Orleans on I-12, makes it a perfect location for an outdoors getaway. GRAND ISLE & JEAN LAFITTE Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau 877-572-7474 www.visitjeffersonparish.com Cast a line in Grand Isle or Lafitte! Fish inland for big specks and reds; offshore charter excursions reel in mackerel, tarpon, tuna & marlin. Compete in one of the numerous rodeos and tournaments! 8 ST. BERNARD PARISH FISHING St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism 504-278-4242 www.visitstbernard.com The great outdoors does not adequately describe the abundance of fisheries apparent in St. Bernard Parish. Book a charter out of Shell Beach, Hopedale or Delacroix Island and experience a truly world-class fishing destination. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE FISHING St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission 68099 Hwy. 59, Mandeville, LA 70471 800-634-9443 www.fishthenorthshore.com Are you fishing for fun or the BIG one? Find both in the waters of Louisiana’s Northshore, less than an hour north of New Orleans. Reel in monster trout, redfish and flounder on one of our exciting fishing charters. Be a kid again in St. Bernard! There’s nothing like the feeling of reeling in that big catch. Experience the excitement over and over again fishing the most abundant waters in Louisiana. Visit St. Bernard, where we’re reeling in the fun! www.visitstbernard.com | (504) 278.4242 9 Attractions & OUTFITTERS YOU GOTTA SEE THIS With such a wide variety of activities throughout the state, why not step outside and enjoy all Louisiana has to offer in the great outdoors? Visit one of several zoos and other animal attractions to catch a glimpse of wetland creatures in their natural habitat, get close to exotic animals as they roam a wildlife preserve or even pet an alligator – if you dare! Experience history firsthand at Civil War battlefields and other notable sites. And if you want to see stars, visit the Duck Commander store in Monroe/West Monroe where you might run into someone from the hit reality show Duck Dynasty! r Discove side Your wild in Hometown of the Duck Commander 800-843-1872 | 318-387-5691 www.monroe-westmonroe.org 10 DUCK COMMANDER STORE 117 Kings Lane West Monroe, LA 71292 318-387-0588 www.duckcommander.com Shop for souvenirs from your favorite bearded family like shirts, hats, Phil’s special seasoning, books, duck calls, and more. And don’t forget to take our Duck Commander Hometown Tour to visit the places where the show was filmed. GATORS AND FRIENDS ALLIGATOR PARK AND EXOTIC ZOO 11441 Hwy. 80 Greenwood, LA 71033 318-938-1199 www.gatorsandfriends.com This park is a great place to see alligators wrestle and swim during feeding shows, as well as pet a baby gator. Experience the ultimate adventure and zip-line over the alligators and exotic animals. LANDRY VINEYARDS 5699 New Natchitoches Road West Monroe, LA 71292 318- 557-9050 www.landryvineyards.com Landry Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in the rolling hills of West Monroe. Visitors can sample wines while enjoying the picturesque views from the beautiful tasting room or take a tour of the vineyard. TP OUTDOORS 101 Mill Street • West Monroe, LA 71292 318-322-4474 3000 Breard Street • Monroe, LA 71292 318-388-3788 www.tpoutdoors.com Family owned hardware and hunting store. Large selection of fishing and hunting gear from guns and ammo to clothing and stands. Shooting range in West Monroe location. Hunting and fishing licenses available. 11 CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ADVENTURE 2740 Ruth St. Sulphur, LA 70663 337-502-4358 Experience this free, fun attraction that immerses you in nature and culture with imaginative, hands-on displays sure to inspire. Learn about alligators, songbirds, bayous and marshes, Cajun/Creole cooking and music. PACK & PADDLE -92.0037671 , 30.2185832 601 E. Pinhook Rd. • Lafayette, LA 70501 337-232-5854 • www.packpaddle.com Over 6,000 square feet, housing outdoor equipment for rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, kayak fishing, fly fishing, family camping and much more. Also a resource for local forests, swamps, marshes and streams that make Louisiana a special place for the outdoor enthusiast. VERMILIONVILLE -91.9977907 , 30.2124619 300 Fisher Road Lafayette, LA 70508 337-233-4077 www.vermilionville.org A cultural development within the Bayou Vermilion District serving to preserve the cultural resources of the region. The park is a picturesque representation of a village from 1765 to 1890. ZOOSIANA -91.94330, 30.11740 5601 Highway 90 E • Broussard, LA 70518 337-837-4325 • www.zooofacadiana.org For more than two decades, Zoosiana has provided Acadiana with animals from all around the world. The 45-acre park surrounded by centuries old live oak trees hosts more than 750 animals from more than 130 species. Zoosiana is open seven days a week and offers various admission prices for adults and children as well as group tour rates. 12 Blog.LafayetteTravel.com Discover the food, music & culture at the heart of Cajun & Créole country. AUDUBON ZOO 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118 504-581-4629 • www.AudubonInstitute.org Top 5 zoo in the nation is an ideal birding location and features more than 2,000 of the world’s most exotic animals, displayed in natural habitats on 58 acres. At the Louisiana Swamp exhibit catch a glimpse of the world’s only white alligators while enjoying the music, food and culture of South Louisiana. Cool Zoo, a wild and wet splash park now featuring Gator Run, a new lazy river, is open spring and summer. CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD 8606 West St. Bernard Highway Chalmette, LA 70043 504-281-0510 www.nps.gov/jela/chalmette-battlefield.htm Tour the site of the Battle of New Orleans at the Chalmette Battlefield, where General Andrew Jackson led his troops to victory against the British in the greatest land American victory of the War of 1812. Open daily. 13 GLOBAL WILDLIFE CENTER 26389 Hwy 40 Folsom, LA 70437 985-624-WILD globalwildlife.com Come start your adventure with Global Wildlife Center! You’ll be amazed as you learn through touch while you wiggle the camels’ humps, feel the wooly fur of bison, and get eye to eye with our family of giraffes! ~ LOS ISLENOS MUSEUM & VILLAGE 1357 Bayou Road St. Bernard, LA 70085 504-277-4681 www.losislenos.org The Museum is dedicated to preserving the culture of the Isleños, Canary Islanders who settled to St. Bernard in the 1780s. Experience the last vestige of Spanish colonial Louisiana. Tours available Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET 409 Aycock Street Arabi, LA 70032 504-355-4442 facebook.com/StBMarket The Seafood & Farmers Market is held the second Saturday of each month whose mission is to increase access to locally harvested produce and seafood. The Market offers consumers fresh produce and seafood, baked goods, handmade artisan crafts and much more. 14 Birding AMAZING VIEWS AWAIT YOU Hundreds of bird species make their home in the Bayou State, but Louisiana also offers a resting spot for migrating waterfowl and songbirds in the spring and fall. Across the state are great opportunities for bird watchers. From bald eagles to the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker, rare species can be spotted in various areas. Informative nature trails, lush wetlands and scenic waterways across the state provide yearround bird watching options. 15 JAMES LAKE BIRDING TRAIL 318-777-33321 www.experienceruston.com Located along the west side of James Lake, 12 miles north of I-20 in Lincoln Parish. This outdoor paradise is one of Louisiana’s best places to enjoy birds watching. These magnificent creatures can be seen from many locations – the viewing platform, the bridge or the lake’s wooded walking trail. ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE AREA BIRDING 707 Second Street Alexandria, LA 71301 800-551-9546 www.AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com From the red-cockaded woodpeckers to the American Bald Eagles, birders can find native and migratory species in piney woods and along scenic waterways. VERNON PARISH BIRDING 201 South Third Street Leesville, LA 71446 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 www.VentureVernon.com vernontourism@bellsouth.net Birding is easy in Vernon Parish - just open your door and step outside! The forests laced with freshwater streams encourage the presence of numerous birds, including the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker plus other rare species. BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA BIRDING Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com The Bayou Lafourche Area is a natural paradise. Coastal habitats including fresh and saltwater marshes are often crowded with wading birds, seabirds, and shorebirds representing dozens of species. 16 CAJUN COAST BIRD TRAIL P.O. Box 2332 Morgan City, LA 70381 800-256-2931 • 985-395-4905 www.cajuncoast.com Explore the Cajun Coast for great bird watching. Over 11 designated birding sites throughout the area provide birders the opportunity to view over 300 species. Eagle Expo, a birding event is held every February. HOUMA BIRDING Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-688-2732 www.houmatravel.com/ see/nature-and-wildlife Situated between the Mississippi Delta, Atchafalaya River Basin and the Gulf Coast, Houma is surrounded by thousands of square miles of wetlands making it the perfect habitat for over 400 species of birds. IBERIA PARISH BIRDING HABITATS Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-942-3742 www.iberiatravel.com Visit Louisiana’s HOT side New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre. Explore birding habitats at Jungle Gardens, Rip’s Rookery at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Spanish Lake, Lake Fausse Pointe and Cypremort Point. 17 LAKE MARTIN 1209 Rookery Road Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 888-565-5939 • www.cajuncountry.org Lake Martin, a shallow lake ringed with cypress trees and tupelo trees draped with Spanish moss, is home to a spectacular wading bird rookery that supports thousands of nesting birds each spring. Paved boat launch ramp, tours. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA – A BIRDER’S DELIGHT 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/Birding Tiny neo-tropical songbirds to migrating waterfowl by the thousands, Lake Charles/ Southwest Louisiana is known by birders near and far as one of the top birding destinations in the United States. ST. BERNARD PARISH BIRDING ADVENTURES 504-278-4242 www.visitstbernard.com St. Bernard Parish proudly hosts several spots along the America’s Wetland Birding Trail including Chalmette Battlefield, St. Bernard State Park and Breton Sound Marina. St. Bernard’s variety of waterways and woodlands attract a broad spectrum of bird species. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE BIRDING www.LouisianaNorthshore.com/bird • Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Lacombe, LA • 985 882-2000 www.fws.gov/bigbranchmarsh Diverse habitat of pine flatwoods and coastal marsh. Hundreds of bird species, the red-cockaded woodpecker & bald eagle. • Northlake Nature Center • 23135 Hwy. 190 E 985-626-1238 • www.Northlakenature.org Great Louisiana BirdFest each spring. Boardwalk and hiking trails along Bayou Castine. 18 Festivals LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER In Louisiana, residents love to “pass a good time,” which is why the state is home to more than 400 festivals. These annual fetes revolve around food, harvests, heritage and the celebration of Louisiana’s natural beauty. Foodies flock to annual crawfish, peach, strawberry and rice festivals where the delicious local fare is sure to delight. The state’s rich heritage is on full display during festivals that celebrate everything from Mardi Gras to bullfrogs. Come experience the fun alongside the locals! 19 KTBS-3 INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-861-5800 www.ktbs.com July 4, 2015 and July 5, 2016 In honor of the United States military, this Fourth of July celebration features food, music, fireworks and fun for the whole community in downtown Shreveport. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-470-3890 www.rhoomega.com June 19-21, 2015 and June 17-19, 2016 This festival was named a STS Top 20 Event because of its great line up of old-school, R&B and funk music, as well as the food and art booths. MUDBUG MADNESS FESTIVAL Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-226-5641 www.mudbugmadness.com May 21-24, 2015 and May 26-29, 2016 Held every Memorial Day weekend, this fourday event features the best in zydeco, Cajun/ Creole food, kid’s activities, crawfish-eating contests and more. It is the premier crawfish festival in the South. RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101 318-424-4000 www.redriverrevel.com October 3-10, 2015 and October 1-8, 2016 At this remarkable eight-day, outdoor festival see more than 100 visual artists, try local food from dozens of vendors, enjoy great music and check out the children’s area with hands-on activities and projects. 20 21 MAYFEST Vernon Parish Tourism Commission 201 South Third St. • Leesville, LA 71446 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 vernontourism@bellsouth.net www.VentureVernon.com Admission Free. Sponsored by the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission. First weekend in May. Leesville Historic District. Wonderful Louisiana music, food, and arts & crafts. BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA FESTIVALS Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com Cajun cuisine, music, dancing, cultural demonstrations, local art and much more can be enjoyed at the numerous fairs and festivals along the bayou. Many of these are Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events. CAJUN WOODSTOCK 100 Darbonne Street Church Point, LA 70525 337-280-8710 www.cajunwoodstock.com A beautiful two day festival to help a cure for the kids of St. Jude’s Hospital. It’s a weekend of food, fun and the greatest music in the state. Come join us at the City Park Pavilion and make a difference for the children. Always the last Saturday and Sunday of April. Poker Run on Sunday with a great run for the bikers. We can find a cure and save lives together. Last week-end of April. CHURCH POINT BUGGY FESTIVAL Church Point City Park East Lougarre St. • Church Point, LA 70525 337-684-2739 www.churchpointbuggyfestival.com The festival is always the first full weekend in June .It is a blend of history, culture and music (Cajun & Zydeco) with an Accordion Extravaganza. A place for the people and visitors to celebrate. It is truly something unique. 22 FESTIVAL CAPITAL OF LOUISIANA 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/Cajun Rabbits, crabs, wildlife and … pirates! With over 75 festivals and events held in the Lake Charles area each year, there is always a celebration to be had. Live music, carnival rides, arts & crafts and good times await! FROG CAPITAL CLASSIC CAR AND HOT ROD SHOW 337-334-3585 www.acadiatourism.org Rayne Frog Association’s 4th Annual Frog Capital Classic Car and Hot Rod Show is the first Saturday in June. Located in the Rayne Pavillion with FOOD, FUN JUMPS, MUSIC, BEVERAGES. Camping space available through the City of Rayne. Awards will be presented. INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL 112 East Hutchinson Avenue Crowley, LA 70526 • 337-783-3067 www.ricefestival.com The oldest and largest agricultural festival in the state of Louisiana. It calls attention to the importance of rice as food and emphasizes its place in the world’s economy. The three day festival is still held downtown Crowley and Free to the public. LAKE ARTHUR REGATTA FESTIVAL Lake Arthur, LA 70549 www.lakearthurfestivals.com www.jeffdavis.org This annual two day festival, held in June has live music, contests, and Cajun food. Not only is it held at the park, the festival-goers are celebrating on the water as well! 23 RAYNE FROG FESTIVAL 107 Oak Street • Rayne, LA 70578 337-334-2332 www.raynefrogfestival.com Hop on down to the Frog Capital of the World and have a “toadally” awesome time at the Festival. Showcasing Cajun and Swamp Pop music. Activities include frog racing and jumping contest. Great food, including Cajun Specialties. ROBERTS COVE GERMAN FEST 7212 Roberts Cove Rd. • Rayne, LA 70578 337-334-8354 • www.robertscovegermanfest.com Roberts Cove Germanfest is unique in that this cultural event takes place in a small community whose roots are of German origin and is situated in the middle of “Cajun Country.” The two-day event provides activities for all ages. The central theme is expressed with native foods and drinks - sausage, bread, potatoes, sauerkraut and sugar cookies. While at the Germanfest take time to tour the new German Heritage Museum. Admission Fee. The Germanfest is held on Sat & Sun the 1st full weekend in October. TEE MAMOU IOTA MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL 116 Duson Ave • Iota, LA 70543 337-779-2456 www.iotamardigras.com Prairie Cajun Mardi Gras at its best! Totally traditional group singing, dancing and chanting their 400-year old chant in French, wearing handmade screen masks, costumes and capuchons. Traditional Cajun foods served and live Cajun and Zydeco music all day long. TOUR DU TECHE CANOE RACE P.O. Box 69 • St. Martinville, LA 70582 337-394-6232 • info@tourduteche.com www.tourduteche.com Canoe & Kayak Race along the Historic Bayou Teche. Always the first Friday in October. The Tour du Teche is a staged marathon for canoes and kayaks of all shapes and sizes which courses the entire length of the Bayou. 24 Golfing WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS Golfing in Louisiana is more than a sport – it’s an experience. Our natural beauty and diverse topography from one end of the state to another makes every course unique. In addition to the many outstanding courses available in different regions, there’s the Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail featuring 12 specially designed courses, including some by Hal Sutton, David Toms and Pete Dye. The Audubon Golf Trail was named for naturalist John James Audubon who not only painted many of his bird studies in the Bayou State, but who was routinely enthralled by Louisiana’s natural beauty. 25 26 Sportsman’s Paradise Crossroads Cajun Country Plantation Country Greater New Orleans 27 LAKE D’ARBONNE COUNTRY CLUB 180 Country Club Drive Farmerville, LA 71241 318-368-2474 www.tourunionparish.org Tee off on this 9 hole course located near Lake D’Arbonne and enjoy a day of golf. Then relax in the Lounge with your favorite beverage. You will enjoy their hospitality. MEADOW LAKE GOLF CLUB 152 Golf Course Rd. Bernice, LA 71222 318-285-7425 www.tourunionparish.org Tee off on this 9 hole course located in the Piney Hills of North Louisiana. Enjoy a drink in the Club House afterwards. The people are friendly and you will feel right at home. CYPRESS BEND RESORT GOLF 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy. Many, LA 71449 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com Cypress Bend Golf Resort’s 18-hole Audubon Course on Toledo Bend Lake features ten holes along the water with shots across coves and inlets. The Resort has a spa, restaurants, conference center, hotel and golf suites. BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA GOLFING Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com A David Toms designed course along with three other 9 and 18-hole courses await you along Bayou Lafourche. Come tee off with us! 28 LAKE CHARLES/SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA GOLFING ADVENTURES 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/golf Novice or seasoned professional, five lush public courses in Southwest Louisiana offer above par challenges, Southern hospitality and can be played year-round due to our sub-tropical climate. Stay a while and play them all! THE WETLANDS GOLF COURSE -92.043615, 30.262034 2129 N. University Ave. Lafayette, LA 70507 337-291-7151 www.wetlandsgc.com A member of the Audubon Golf Trail, this links style course is unique to Southern Louisiana with wide open fairways and subtle rolling terrain. The Wetlands accommodates all levels of players. 29 Outdoor RECREATION EXPLORE IT ALL Settlers arriving in Louisiana were amazed by its natural beauty and bountiful wildlife. Today, much of that pristine wilderness still exists, allowing visitors to enjoy the great outdoors in a wide variety of ways. View alligators basking in the sun and migratory songbirds resting along nature trails. Enjoy the sites of massive live oak trees and bald cypress as they grace sleepy southern wetlands. A host of lakes and streams provide for watersports to the north, while a drive along the coast offers natural gulf beaches and fishing opportunities. ? e r u t n e v ad orthshore r o f y r g Hun re louisiana’s northshore app Explo PlayN taway. ur FREE o plan your ge o d a lo Down ur website t tdoors o .com/ou e r o h or visit s h aNort Louisian ace Bike the Tr Paddle Lake Pontchartrain 30 BLACK BAYOU LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 480 Richland Place Monroe, LA 71203 318- 387-1114 www.fws.gov/northlouisiana/blackbayoulake Beautiful 1,600 acre, cypress-studded lake, nature trail, pier, wildlife observation deck, visitor/education center, arboretum. Fishing and hunting opportunities. CANEY LAKES Minden/Webster Parish 318-927-2061 350 acres of water recreation for great fishing, swimming, picnicking, and 49 camp sites. There is a 12 mile sugar cane trail for hiking and biking all located in the 600,000 acre Kisatchie National Forest. LAKE BISTINEAU STATE PARK Doyline/Webster Parish 877-CAMP-N-LA www.lastateparks.com Covering 17,280 acres, scenic Lake Bistineau State Park offers great fishing, duck hunting, swimming, boating, waterskiing, modern cabins, boat rentals, playgrounds, two swimming pools, hiking and horse trails, and group meeting facilities. LINCOLN PARISH PARK TRAIL 211 Parish Park Road Ruston, LA 71270 318-251-5156 www.lincolnparishpark.org Lincoln Parish Park’s claim to fame is its world class mountain bike trail. With a blend of traditional tight southern single track, double track and fire lanes, the park is rated one of the top mountain bike trails in the country. 31 MUDDY BOTTOMS ATV & RECREATION PARK Sarepta/ Webster Parish 318-377-3800 www.MuddyBottomsATV.com The Nation’s Largest ATV Park offers over 5000 acres with multiple terrains to create an ATV rider’s paradise. Offers many facilities never before available at any other parks including bath house with hot showers, pro shop and general store, fueling station, garage and repair station and spray park. Also offers RV hook ups, tent camping area, food court and pavilion, and amphitheater. OUACHITA PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING CENTER & PUBLIC RANGE 357 Sheriff Richard Fewell Road West Monroe, LA 71203 318-807-1188 The Public Range at the OPSO Training Center includes a Firing Range as well as an Archery Range. The Archery Range features a youth area, elevated shooting, and walk-thru bag & 3D range. PROVEN GROUNDS 140 Ernest White Road West Monroe, LA 71203 318-323-7276 www.provengrounds.com This 3 mile “Obstacle Trail Adventure” includes intimidating terrain, sandy trails, rolling hills, muddy pits, and challenging obstacles. Proven Grounds also hosts 5k races, concerts, family events, and more. ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE AREA OUTDOOR RECREATION 707 Second Street Alexandria, LA 71301 800-551-9546 www.AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com Adventure awaits visitors around every bend, turn, and hill in the Alexandria/Pineville Area. Come discover our family-friendly camping, swimming, water skiing, picnicking, fishing, birding, hiking, mudding and more. Various recreation areas open year round. 32 AT THE HEART OF OUTDOORS ALEXANDRIA NAMED ONE OF "AMERICA'S TOP 100 BEST ADVENTURE TOWNS" - National Geographic AlexandriaPinevilleLA.com KISATCHIE NATIONAL FOREST IN VERNON PARISH Vernon Parish Tourism Commission 201 South Third St. • Leesville, LA 71446 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 vernontourism@bellsouth.net www.VentureVernon.com Find adventure in Vernon Parish at Kisatchie. See Wolf Cave or the ruins of Fullerton Sawmill; hike beneath a long-leaf pine canopy; find rare birds and wildflowers; or challenge yourself on the Enduro riding trail. TOLEDO BEND MUD BOGGING & ATVING 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com Toledo Bend Lake Country has four mud bogging events where you can watch or get down and dirty. South Toledo Bend State Park and Cow Bayou Park offer primitive trails for the ATV enthusiast with miles of smooth or muddy terrain. TOLEDO BEND SCENIC BY-WAY 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com The Toledo Bend Forest Scenic By-way (Hwy. 191) travels the length of the lake and displays 76 miles of rolling hills lined with stately pine. Thirty-plus marinas and parks offer a variety of opportunities. 33 VERNON PARISH RODEO Vernon Parish Arena 276 H. M. Stephens Blvd. Leesville, LA 71446 Dates: October 1-3, 2015 For more information contact the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission, P. O. Box 349, Leesville, LA 71496. 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 vernontourism@bellsouth.net www.VentureVernon.com ACADIANA PARK NATURE STATION -91.98523, 30.25348 1205 E. Alexander St. • Lafayette, LA 70501 337-291-8448 • www.naturestation.org Located in the wooded section of Acadiana Park, the Nature Station is a 42-acre site with an accompanying three mile trail system as well as a canoe launch. The Nature Station offers a unique look at the native flora and fauna of the area as well as various hiking trails throughout the property. The Nature Station is open seven days and also offers group tours. CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ALL-AMERICAN ROAD Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes 800-456-7952 www.CreoleNatureTrail.org Scenic byway through 750,000 acres of marshland, 26 miles of natural Gulf beaches, over 400 bird species sighted annually, spectacular saltwater fishing, three wildlife drives plus walking trails the “natives” are happy to share. FLYWAY BYWAY 337-821-5521 • 800-264-5521 www.jeffdavis.org This 55 mile trail features a scenic tour of our vast wildlife community by vehicle, or over 80 miles of waterways by boat, canoe or kayak. Perfect for birding and nature lovers of all kinds. Enjoy the breathtaking view at Lorrain Bridge and the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge. Stop in at local shops and restaurants along the route. 34 ST. MARTIN PARISH RECREATION P.O. Box 9 • St. Martinville, LA 70582 888-565-5939 www.cajuncountry.org For information on recreational activities in Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Henderson, Parks and St. Martinville. Airboat tours, swamp tours, birding, fishing, camping, nature walks, canoeing and hunting. Also cabins, campgrounds, B&B’s, hotel information. ZYDECO CAJUN PRAIRIE SCENIC BYWAY 401 Tower Road • Crowley, LA 70527 877-783-2109 www.zydecocajunbyway.com When you take the road less traveled, you make the most exciting discoveries. Visitors are attracted by three things: our food, our music, our culture are the building blocks found along the Byway. Hit the road and experience the adventure of a lifetime down the “road less traveled” 40 ARPENT WETLANDS OBSERVATORY St. Bernard Office of Tourism 504-278-4242 www.visitstbernard.com Coming soon, a first class Wetlands Observatory in the heart of St. Bernard. Visitors can launch kayaks on-site, explore the wetlands up close and enjoy birdwatching from the observation decks or right on the water. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE BIKING www.LouisianaNorthshore.com/bike Explore the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile rails-totrails conversion. It’s a wonderful way to explore the Northshore; stop at the trailheads and enjoy the playgrounds and water parks along the way. Bring bikes or rent at outfitters: • Bayou Adventure • Lacombe • 985-882-9208 www.bayouadventure.com • Brooks’ Bike Shop • Covington • 985-237-3658 • Shiver Shack Snowballs & Bike Rental Mandeville • 985-629-4003 • The Spokesman Professional Bicycle Works 985-727-7211 • www.spokesmanprobikeworks.com 35 PARKS & Camping GET AWAY FROM IT ALL Louisiana state parks offer everything for the visitor, with lakeside campsites and cabins, hiking and biking trails, swimming pools, playgrounds, nature centers, beaches and unlimited opportunities for water sports and fishing. These magnificent parks run the gamut, from swamps and marshlands to hills and pristine lakes. Private RV parks and campsites are available as well as outstanding municipal and regional parks. The Kisatchie National Forest and the Jean Lafitte National Historic Park extend their reach throughout Louisiana, featuring numerous park sites within each designation, all unique to their individual areas. 36 JIMMIE DAVIS STATE PARK 1209 State Park Road Chatham, LA 71226 318-249-2595 Located on the peninsula on Caney Lake, this park offers prime freshwater fishing, boating and waterskiing and a playground for the kids. Lodges and cabins are available. For a closer visit with nature, RV’s are welcome on several scenic sites. LAKE CLAIBORNE STATE PARK 225 State Park Road Homer, LA 71040 318-927-2976 Centrally located to Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe and Farmerville, this freshwater later is perfect for experiencing unsurpassed natural beauty. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking and so much more. Two bedroom cabins and RV campgrounds available. LAKE D’ARBONNE STATE PARK Union Parish Tourist Center 318-285-9333 • 888-245-7145 www.tourunionparish.org unionparishtorist@att.net For reservations call 1-888-677-5200. LINCOLN PARISH PARK 211 Parish Park Rd Ruston, LA 71270 www.park.lincolnparish.org Rated as one of the best mountain bike trails in America. Visit the beach with lifeguards offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 30-acre lake available for seasonal boating, fishing and swimming. The park is also perfect for picnics and camping with 33 RV sites with water, electricity and sewage hook-ups. 37 TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY RV & CAMPING 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com RVing in Toledo Bend Lake Country is easy with 35 public and private parks that offer over 600 RV pads. Most have cabins for additional family or friends and offer a wide range of amenities. Visit our website for photos of facilities. VERNON PARISH PARKS & CAMPING Vernon Parish Tourism Commission 201 South Third St. Leesville, LA 71446 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 vernontourism@bellsouth.net www.VentureVernon.com From RV spots to primitive campsites, 13 RV parks and campgrounds are available in Vernon Parish, just minutes from the lakes, state parks, and national forests. NIBLETT’S BLUFF PARK 3409 Nibletts Bluff Rd. Vinton, LA 70668 337-589-7117 www.NiblettsBluffPark.com A Civil War encampment site, the park offers excellent fishing, kayaking, camping, birding and hiking opportunities overlooking the scenic Sabine River where a boat launch is available. PRIEN LAKE PARK Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-477-5950 29-acre park on Prien Lake featuring walking paths with measurement markings, canoe and boat launches, kids playground and SprayGround water park, numerous picnic areas, amphitheater, two pavilions and free Wi-Fi. 38 SAM HOUSTON JONES STATE PARK 107 Sutherland Road Lake Charles, LA 70611 337-855-2665 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/SamHouston Natural 1,087-acre park featuring tree-filled lagoons, mixed pine and hardwood forest. Two boat launches into the Calcasieu River provide fishing and pleasure boating. Exceptional birding area. Four hiking trails (ranging from .5 to nearly 4 miles.) ST. MARTIN PARISH CAMPING, CABINS & HOUSEBOATS P.O. Box 9 St. Martinville, LA 70582 888-565-5939 www.cajuncountry.org For information on overnighting in Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Henderson, Parks and St. Martinville. Houseboat rentals, cabins, campgrounds, B&B’s and hotel information. 39 BARATARIA PRESERVE AT JEAN LAFITTE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND PRESERVE 6588 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072 504-689-3690 www.visitjeffersonparish.com This Preserve boasts 23,000 acres of bayous, swamps, marshes and forests; home to alligators, otters, over 300 species of birds, 400 species of plants, nature trails, canoeing, paddling and educational programs. GRAND ISLE STATE PARK Admiral Craik Drive Grand Isle, LA 70358 985-787-2559 • 888-787-2559 http://www.crt.state.la.us/parks/ igrdisle.aspx Two miles of sandy beaches, a 900 foot f ishing pier extending into the Gulf where over 280 species of fish await, three miles of hiking trails, campsites, charter fishing, family dining, swimming and water sports. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE CAMPING www.LouisianaNorthshore.com/camp Fontainebleau State Park • Mandeville, LA 985-624-4443 www.crt.state.la.us/Parks/ifontaine.aspx Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville, LA • 985-845-3318 www.crt.state.la.us/Parks/ifairview.aspx In addition to two waterfront state parks with camping sites, find family-friendly campgrounds with sandy beaches, clear rivers, cabins and campsites. 40 Tours TAKE IT ALL IN Outfitters and charter services are ready to guide visitors into Louisiana’s great outdoors, providing services for all interests. Swamp tours and fishing charters are offered throughout South Louisiana, including the vibrant wetlands teaming with wildlife and great fishing near Houma, Thibodaux, New Orleans and in the vast Atchafalaya Basin. Each tour offers a unique experience as you watch for alligators and other wildlife, travel down a winding bayou in an 18th century French Voyager canoe, learn about the vanishing wetlands or view the world from the air. In addition, there’s Iberia Parish’s garden tours, agri-tours in Crowley and “casual fishing charters” for women. 41 RED RIVER DISTRICT AND SIGHTSEEING CRUISE Shreveport, LA 71101 Marissa Carbine • 318-673-5100 Marissa.Carbine@shreveportla.gov www.facebook.com/RedRiverDistrict Experience history and city sights in this allinclusive tour of the Red River District. Enjoy a 45-minute cruise and visit the District to learn about the city’s famous citizens along the Walk of Stars. For groups only. ACADIA PARISH AGRI-TOURS Acadia Parish Convention & Visitors 401 Tower Road • Crowley, LA 70527 877-783-2109 • www.acadiatourism.org How are two different crops, crawfish and rice, grown on the same land at the same time? Take a tour and learn the answers, from the field to the market place, you’ll learn how it all happens. ATCHAFALAYA EXPERIENCE -92.009863, 30.23221 338 N. Sterling St. • Lafayette, LA 70501 337-277-4726 www.theatchafalayaexperience.com Owner: Coerte Voorhies Photographers, birders and nature lovers will appreciate seeing Louisiana’s answer to the Grand Canyon, The Atchafalaya. Louisiana’s Atchafalaya is North America’s largest river swamp and ranks among the top 10 wilderness areas in the United States. BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA ECO CULTURAL TOURS Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com For an adventurous journey into the swamps, try an airboat or pontoon boat tour. You’ll see exotic landscapes and incredible wildlife as you explore the mysterious and haunting swamps. 42 CRAWFISH FARM TOURS 337-821-5521 • 800-264-5521 www.jeffdavis.org Join us pond side at a working crawfish farm to learn about the habitat, harvesting process, biology, pond ecology and harvesting equipment of your favorite crustacean during crawfish season. Then visit a local crawfish co-op to see how they are cleaned, graded and distributed. After, head to the Gator Chateau and hold a baby gator. HOUMA SWAMP & WETLAND TOURS Houma-Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-688-2732 www.houmatravel.com/do/swamp-tours Home to the strange and exotic, our great swamps and wetlands overflow with the unknown and the unforgettable. Take one of our many exciting swamp tours and begin a mysterious and thrilling journey. You can literally explore by boat, canoe, foot and event by plane! IBERIA PARISH GARDEN TOURS Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-942-3742 www.iberiatravel.com Visit Louisiana’s HOT side -- New Iberia, Avery Island, Jefferson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre. Stroll gardens at Jungle Gardens, Rip Van Winkle Gardens, Shadowson-the-Teche Plantation Home & Gardens and Antique Rose Ville Tea Room & Gardens. SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN LAKE CHARLES/ SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/Apps Download the Creole Nature Trail and Lake Charles Historic District apps, both available in multiple languages, to explore the nature as well as history of the area. Also, download the Lake Charles Events app! 43 ST. MARTIN PARISH SWAMP TOURS P.O. Box 9 St. Martinville, LA 70582 888-565-5939 www.cajuncountry.org For information on airboat tours and swamp tours in Henderson, Lake Martin and the Atchafalaya Basin, visit our website or call today! NEW ORLEANS PLANTATION COUNTRY SWAMP TOURS 866-204-7782 www.VisitNOPC.com Experience exhilarating swamp tours into Louisiana’s vibrant eco-system where storytellers and alligators are equally fascinating. Discover the outdoors, just minutes from New Orleans. HONEY ISLAND SWAMP TOURS Cajun Encounters Honey Island Swamp Tours 985-641-5879 • cajunencounters.com Dr. Wagner’s Honey Island Swamp Tours 985-641-1769 • honeyislandswamp.com Pearl River Eco-Tours 985-649-4200 • pearlriverecotours.com Middle of Nowhere Eco-Tours 985-288-4238 Venture deep into the untouched bayous and sloughs of one of America’s most pristine cypress river swamps. Learn history and ecology while spotting alligators, raccoons, nutria, bald eagles, owls, snakes and more. Plan your adventure with one of our four tour operators. JEFFERSON PARISH SWAMP & BAYOU TOURS 877-572-7474 www.visitjeffersonparish.com Experience the adventure of Louisiana’s swamps & wetlands learning the culture & history as you spot alligators, raccoons, birds & vegetation. Aboard a high speed airboat or relax at a slower pace…your adventure awaits! 44 Water ACTIVITIES MAKE A SPLASH The beauty of being on the water in Louisiana – which, we might add, is everywhere in the Bayou State – is in the diversity. Renting a house boat in Minden provides a different experience than within the Atchafalaya Basin or along the “Cajun Coast.” Both, however result in natural vistas, spectacular sunsets and unique wildlife viewing. Adventure seekers can enjoy waterskiing on picturesque lakes or canoeing and kayaking along scenic bayous. For those who love the beach, visit Lake Charles, where there is the only white inland beach in Louisiana. 45 BAYOU DORCHEAT Minden/Webster Parish 1-800-2MINDEN www.visitwebster.com This Louisiana designated scenic stream features cypress trees over 200 years old and entices canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts as well as offering bird and waterfowl watching, great fishing, boating and water sports opportunities. PADDLING THE UNION PARISH WATERWAYS D’arbonne Kayak Club www:facebook.com/darbonnekayakclub 318-372-3006 - Stephanie Herrmann Explore the waterways of Union Parish by kayak or canoe and enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Union Parish has 5 scenic waterways to explore. (lakes, creeks, bayous and river). TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY WATER ACTIVITIES 800-358-7802 www.toledobendlakecountry.com There is plenty of room for water sports & activities on Toledo Bend Lake’s 186,000 acres. Enthusiasts can test their skills at wake boarding, tubing, skiing, or simply enjoying a fun filled day on a sandy beach. VERNON PARISH CANOEING Vernon Parish Tourism Commission 201 South Third St. • Leesville, LA 71446 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 vernontourism@bellsouth.net Escape the daily grind! Canoe the Sabine and chances are you might spot wild hogs, deer, eagles, hawks, beavers, otters, rabbits, turtles, snakes, or maybe even an alligator or two. Great outdoor adventure for families! 46 BAYOU LAFOURCHE AREA KAYAK & CANOE TRIPS Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitor Bureau 4484 Hwy. 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 985-537-5800 • 877-537-5800 www.visitlafourche.com Experience the “bayou” from an up-close and personal view. Guided or unescorted tours are available daily from Thibodaux to Leeville. A four-day paddle trip is offered annually by the Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program’s “Paddle Bayou Lafourche”. CAJUN COAST PADDLING TRAILS Morgan City, LA 70381 800-256-2931 • 985-395-4905 www.cajuncoastpaddle.com Explore our exotic waterways by canoe or kayak to view our natural beauty. The Cajun Coast has an abundance of opportunities for paddlers to explore with over 12 designated trails in various waterways. LAKE CHARLES WATERFRONT 800-456-7952 www.VisitLakeCharles.org/beaches The only white sand inland beach in Louisiana, a Lakefront Promenade as well as fishing, boating (rentals available), sailing, swimming--right in the heart of Lake Charles and right off Interstate 10. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE PADDLING www.LouisianaNorthshore.com/paddle Board rentals and stand-up paddling adventures on Lake Pontchartrain and the Bogue Falaya River with Bayou Paddle Company; rent a kayak, get live bait, or take a guided fishing or eco-tour with Bayou Adventure. • Bayou Adventure, 27725 Main St. Lacombe, 70445 985-882-9208 • www.bayouadventure.com • Bayou Paddle Company (inside The Spokesman) 1848 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, LA 985-966-7978 47 SPORTSMAN’S PARADISE Bass Pro Homer Humphreys 5 Bayou Dorcheat46 Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge 31 Caney Lakes31 Duck Commander Store 11 Gators And Friends Alligator Park And Exotic Zoo 11 James Lake Birding Trail 16 Jimmie Davis State Park 37 KTBS-3 Independence Day Festival 20 Lake Bistineau State Park 31 Lake Claiborne State Park 37 Lake D’arbonne Country Club 28 Lake D’arbonne Fishing 5 Lake D’arbonne State Park 37 Landry Vineyards11 Let The Good Times Roll Festival 20 Lincoln Parish Park 37 Lincoln Parish Park Trail 31 Meadow Lake Golf Club 28 Mudbug Madness Festival 20 Muddy Bottoms ATV & Recreation Park 32 Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Center & Public Range 32 Paddling The Union Parish Waterways46 Proven Grounds32 Red River District and Sightseeing Cruise 42 Red River Revel Arts Festival 20 TP Outdoors11 CROSSROADS Alexandria/Pineville Area Birding 16 Alexandria/Pineville Area Fishing 5 Alexandria/Pineville Area Outdoor Recreation 32 Cypress Bend Resort Golf 28 Kisatchie National Forest in Vernon Parish 33 Mayfest22 48 Toledo Bend Lake Country Fishing 5 Toledo Bend Lake Country RV & Camping 38 Toledo Bend Lake Country Water Activities 46 Toledo Bend Mud Bogging & ATVing 33 Toledo Bend Scenic By-Way 33 Vernon Parish Birding 16 Vernon Parish Canoeing 46 Vernon Parish Parks & Camping 38 Vernon Parish Rodeo 34 CAJUN COUNTRY Acadia Parish Agri-Tours 42 Acadiana Park Nature Station 34 Atchafalaya Experience 42 Bayou Lafourche Area Birding 16 Bayou Lafourche Area Eco Cultural Tours 42 Bayou Lafourche Area Festivals 22 Bayou Lafourche Area Fishing Rodeos & Charter Fishing 6 Bayou Lafourche Area Golfing 28 Bayou Lafourche Area Kayak & Canoe Trips 47 Big Lake, Big Catches 6 Big Lake Guide Service 6 Cajun Coast Bird Trail 17 Cajun Coast Fishing 6 Cajun Coast Paddling Trails 47 Cajun Woodstock22 Church Point Buggy Festival 22 Crawfish Farm Tours 43 Creole Nature Trail Adventure 12 Creole Nature Trail All-American Road 34 Festival Capital Of Louisiana 23 Flyway Byway34 Frog Capital Classic Car and Hot Rod Show 23 Henderson Gateway To The Atchafalaya Basin 6 Houma Birding17 Houma Charter Fishing 8 Houma Swamp & Wetland Tours 43 49 CAJUN COUNTRY Iberia Parish Birding Habitats 17 Iberia Parish Fishing 8 Iberia Parish Garden Tours 43 International Rice Festival 23 Lake Arthur Regatta Festival 23 Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Golfing Adventures 29 Lake Charles Waterfront 47 Lake Martin18 Niblett’s Bluff Park 38 Pack & Paddle12 Prien Lake Park 38 Rayne Frog Festival 24 Roberts Cove German Fest 24 Sam Houston Jones State Park 39 Self-Guided Tours In Lake Charles/ Southwest Louisiana 43 Southwest Louisiana – A Birder’s Delight 18 St. Martin Parish Camping, Cabins & Houseboats39 St. Martin Parish Recreation 35 St. Martin Parish Swamp Tours 44 Tee Mamou Iota Mardi Gras Festival 24 The Wetlands Golf Course 29 Tour Du Teche Canoe Race 24 Vermilionville12 Zoosiana12 Zydeco Cajun Prairie Scenic Byway 35 PLANTATION COUNTRY Livingston Parish8 New Orleans Plantation Country Swamp Tours44 50 GREATER NEW ORLEANS 40 Arpent Wetlands Observatory 35 Audubon Zoo 13 Barataria Preserve at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve40 Chalmette Battlefield13 Grand Isle & Jean Lafitte 8 Grand Isle State Park 40 Global Wildlife Center 14 Honey Island Swamp Tours 44 Jefferson Parish Swamp & Bayou Tours44 Los Islenos Museum & Village 14 St. Bernard Parish Birding Adventures 18 St. Bernard Parish Fishing 9 St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market 14 St. Tammany/Northshore Biking 35 St. Tammany/Northshore Birding 18 St. Tammany/Northshore Camping 40 St. Tammany/Northshore Fishing 9 St. Tammany/Northshore Paddling 47 51 52